what USGS category of life vest is this? how much does it weigh?
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Type V, when inflated it gives close to 30 lbs of buoyancy. Most adults only need 7 to 12 lbs.
2973
This is a U. S. Coast Guard approved Type V with Type lll performance, for Adults over 16 years of age and over 80 lb's. I do not know what USGS category it is. It has a minimum buoyancy of 22.5 lbs. when inflated. I would guess the weight to be about 1 pound. It is so comfortable and lightweight I don't even know it is on. I use it for kayaking and fishing, I am 5'-6" and go 240lbs, so I am no lightweight, best vest I ever bought.
1977327
It has a preasure guage. I haven't weighed the board but it seems pretty light maybe 25lb. The paddle is kind of heavy and I haven't used it but I would be surprised if it sinks. most manufactures put some foam in the shaft.
639045
I'm sorry, i dont recall how much it weighed, however, it was NOTe memorably "heavy". It is made out of light-weight but sturdy material. It was easily installed by two people, me and my 12 year old son. It took us about 30 minutes to install. It is a VERY good product! One of the best purchases we have made for safety for our kids. I highly recommend it!
960740
Well, I've never actually put it on a scale, but its pretty light, even when full of water. I have back problems & tendonitis in my right arm, so I need something light, even when its full of water. So I'd venture to guess its 5-7 lbs. empty & probably hovers around 10 lbs. when full of water.
1182702
Perfect. I'm five feet tall, and I love mine! It has adjustable straps. It is so much more comfortable than a regular life vest. I got the manual version, because there are times when I want to get in the water to get rocks or driftwood. I got the automatic version for my husband, who is a heart patient and fishes from a boat and doesn't intentionally get in the water.
286650
I can't answer this question because I can Not recommend this vest. I loved how it fit snug to your body, but after using it only 10 times it was already ripping at the corner of the weight. To the point I almost lost one weight. They needed to round their edges and coat the weights. That's a lot of money for 10 days of wear.
59059
I'd say 6-8 oz. It's very lightweight with lots of pockets. It's a great summer weight vest.
2040630
I'm sorry, but I don't have the answer to your question as I purchased this life jacket as a gift for my son-in-law. I can tell you that he uses it for kayaking/canoeing and he loves it because it doesn't get in the way when he is paddling.
2259800
I packed my camera gear and computer/electronics stuff in it for a trip to the Chukchi Sea. Weighed quite a bit but do not know the weight. It protected everything in very inclement weather.
609806
Maybe 2.5 oz... I don't know for sure but it was so little that I couldn't even tell it was on my helmet when I used it for Whitewater Rafting.
44150
Im not sure, its fairly light actually, but filled with water will make it heavier
421509
There are a fabric storage case and strap that are packaged in a box with Styrofoam protection. Did not check the weight when I received the item.
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Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the advertised 30L is probably accurate, I'm just used to having a larger pack (I use 46L and 70L packs for backpacking.) Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the... » Read More Hey Rob,It's definitely not 18 pounds! I didn't notice that in the product description when I ordered it, or I certainly would have thought twice. I've let a friend borrow it for a float trip, so I don't have it handy to weigh at the moment but I would estimate 2 to 3 pounds. It's not heavy-duty to the point of overkill, but it does seem to be well made and has worked well for me. Never had it fully submerged, but in the floor of my canoe with water pooling it kept my gear dry. It is a little smaller than I expected but I think that was a mis-estimation on my part. I think the advertised 30L is probably accurate, I'm just used to having a larger pack (I use 46L and 70L packs for backpacking.) « Show Less
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It is aluminum and weighs 4.4 lbs. Very versatile tripod. Good bang for the buck.
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I would find a less bulky PFD. LIfe vests are vests for a reason. For one, when I've fallen out of a boat while rafting, I've been pulled back in by the in-boat person grabbing the shoulders of my vest, so they don't dislocate my shoulders. This would not do that. Also, if you go face first into the water, my guess is, this would hold your bottom up just as well as it would hold the top of your body up. You need something constructed to keep your head above water in turbulence and unpredictable environments. This is made for aerobics in a pool - a much different environment.
1779743
I do not know it weight, but it sinks easily. Just connect it to batteries and drop in the water.
750612
This is a type III device, BUT it must be worn at all times to qualify as an approved Coast Guard life vest. You can't just have it in the boat as with other flotation devices. Unless it is worn, it doesn't count.